Why was the computer late to work? Because it had a hard drive. It's
#InternationalJokeDay
! Tell us your favorite
#tech
joke in the comments below and we’ll retweet our favorites.
Today,
@DHSgov
and the
@FBI
released an alert on malicious Russian Government cyber actions targeting U.S. Government & entities in the energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation, and critical manufacturing sectors. More info:
Get up to speed on cybersecurity trends including the latest news about the rising cases of ransomware and the vital role of women in cybersecurity.
Join
@CISAgov
’s webinar tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET. Watch live:
#WomenInTech
#DearMeTenYearsAgo
: Stop using the same password for every website, stop ignoring your software updates, and definitely stop sharing your location on social media every time you go out.
#BeCyberSmart
& check out these security tips: .
Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019 everyone! All month long we'll be tweeting out cybersecurity facts, resources, and ways to stay safe online so you can
#BeCyberSmart
.
Representatives from both private and public sectors will meet today in NYC to discuss how to best protect critical infrastructure
@DHSgov
National Cybersecurity Summit.
#DHSCyberSummit
DHS Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity & Communications Jeanette Manfra on the need for public-private partnership in preventing future cyber attacks: “It is a shared responsibility between government, industry and the American people.”
Strong passwords are a critical part of protecting your accounts. You should never write down your passwords and risk someone else finding them. Password manager programs can help. Learn more:
#Cybersecurity
#InfoSec
Defending yourself against cyberattacks starts with understanding the risks associated with cyber activity, what some of the basic
#cybersecurity
terms mean, and what you can do to protect yourself. Learn more @ .
Did you know June is Internet Safety Month? Brush up on your responsibilities as a digital citizen with this tip sheet from
@STOPTHNKCONNECT
#cyberaware
Protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure is a shared responsibility between
@DHSgov
and our public and private sector partners. Industry has invested significant resources in defending against nation-state actors and this investment is working.
Many devices are connected to the internet, not just smartphones and computers. If you have a car, home security system, smart appliance or digital assistant, keep its software updated to protect yourself, family and/or business from online threats and criminals.
#BeCyberSmart
Representatives from both private and public sectors will meet in NYC to discuss how to best protect critical infrastructure
@DHSgov
National Cybersecurity Summit
The
@DHSgov
National Risk Management Center will enable government and industry to coordinate more effectively and allow us to manage threats to infrastructure in a unified and strategic manner.
Friday the 13th may be scary 👻 but
#cybersecurity
doesn't have to be! Prepare yourself with tools to stay safe online and join us this October for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn more today at .
#NCSAM
#CyberAware
#BeCyberSmart
The easiest and most effective way to protect yourself from cybercriminals is to be proactive and
#CyberAware
. Keep your information and accounts more secure by using multi-factor authentication and creating long, unique passwords.
#BeCyberSmart
The White House announced the implementation plan for the National Strategy to Secure 5G. The release mentions how 5G will impact our everyday lives & how agencies like
@CISAGov
will work to ensure secure & reliable 5G communications infrastructure:
#5G
#CyberTip
: A common misconception is that personal network devices are “secure enough” right out of the box. Learn what steps you should take to ensure your home network’s security:
#InfoSec
#CyberSecurity
Traveling for the
#FourthOfJuly
this week? You can keep yourself & your devices safe by remembering to turn off Bluetooth when not in use, avoid unsecure public Wi-Fi networks, and be suspicious of e-mail attachments and links.
🎃
#HappyHalloween
! We don't want to spook you, but October is almost over. We hope you've leaned lots of new cybersecurity tips for thwarting hackers and slaying cyber criminals all year round. Have a safe, fright night!
#BeCyberSmart
!
Act today. 🛡️
#ShieldsUp
1. Increase organizational vigilance
2. Prepare your organization for rapid response
3. Implement cybersecurity best practices
4. Stay informed about current threats
5. Lower the threshold for threat & information sharing
A ransomware attack can be crippling to an organization.
@CISAgov
has 5 actions you can take today to protect yourself, 5 actions to take to recover if you’re impacted by ransomware, and 5 actions to take to secure your environment going forward.
📨 DYK that
#phishing
scams from emails continue to be the most common route for
#ransomware
attacks? Don't compromise your personal or professional data by opening unsolicited emails. If you suspect deceit – hit delete!
🦇 Holy mackerel, Batman!
@CISAgov
released their latest graphic novel: Bug Bytes
Follow Ava as she uncovers a
#disinformation
campaign set to damage critical communications infrastructure & sew distrust.
Get your copy here:
#NationalSuperheroDay
Stay connected during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018! Follow
@STOPTHNKCONNECT
and
@StaySafeOnline
to ensure you are receiving all of the latest
#CyberAware
updates throughout October 2018.
Looking for ways to advance your cybersecurity career? Or maybe you’re not sure how to get started?
@CISAgov
’s updated
#cybercareer
pathways tool helps identify roles & training opportunities for all levels of
#cyber
pros. Explore your options:
Are you a
#veteran
looking to continue serving your Nation in a civilian capacity?
@CISAgov
has a
#cybersecurity
and education training guide specifically designed for veterans looking to enter this growing career field!
Tomorrow is the first day of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019! Together, we can
#BeCyberSmart
and create a safer and more secure world. Learn more:
🖥️ Training your employees to understand basics about cyber attacks is crucial to combatting
#ransomware
and other
#malware
incidents. Review
@CISAgov
's training resources to help your employees
#BeCyberSmart
and prevent potential cyberattacks:
.
@CISAgov
and
@FBI
have observed malicious cyber actors using Tor (aka The Onion Router) to conceal their identity during cyber-attacks. Read about how to shield your information systems and data from being compromised at
#Tor
#Cybersecurity
#InfoSec
📩 Phishing is a type of
#socialengineering
that uses email or malicious websites to solicit personal information.
#Phishing
is also the
#1
delivery vehicle for
#ransomware
. If you suspect deceit from suspicious emails - hit delete! Learn more:
Did you know you can get FREE
#Cybersecurity
training if you’re a Veteran or work for the
#government
?
#FedVTE
contains more than 800 hours of training on topics such as ethical hacking and surveillance, risk management, and
#malware
analysis.
#cybereducation
During ransomware attack your information and data is taken over by bad actors. Regularly backing up your data offline can reduce the impact of the attack. Learn more:
#Ransomware
Great news for our industry -
@CISAgov
and
@GirlsWhoCode
formed a partnership to help tackle diversity disparities in cybersecurity and give new opportunities to women and girls in cyber:
💡 ATTN Energy Sector:
@CISAgov
,
@FBI
, &
@DOE_CESER
released a new
#cybersecurity
advisory detailing Russian cyber intrusion campaigns infiltrating U.S. & international Energy Sector networks:
Interested in learning about advancing your career? Check out the NEW Cyber Career Pathways Tool videos on NICCS! With step-by-step guidance & detailed overviews, the new videos help users of all experience levels better understand cyber as a career:
#CyberTip
: Backing up your data is part of practicing good cyber hygiene. In the case of a ransomware attack, having a backup may be the only way to recover your data. Be sure to back up your data on a regular occurrence.
#BeCyberSmart
A group of sophisticated cybercrime actors are luring victims with a traffic violation phishing scheme to download TrickBot malware.
@CISAgov
&
@FBI
’s latest joint Cybersecurity Advisory gives you the tools to defend against
#TrickBot
:
#Malware
Have you heard? The Cyber Career Pathways Tool launched last week. It will help cyber professionals at all levels plan their next step. Find it here:
#InfoSecurity
#InformationSecurity
Yesterday,
@CISAgov
kicked off their 3rd Annual National Cybersecurity Summit with a series of speakers sharing key
#cyber
insights. If you missed it, you can watch the whole recorded session here:
#CISASummit
#InfoSec
Happy
#NationalTechnologyDay
! We're thinking back to last year’s shift to remote work, rolling out 5G, the growth of IoT & more automation.
What
#technology
trend do you see happening in 2021?
#CyberMonday
deals are great, but getting scammed is not! Always keep your devices up-to-date, shop through trusted sources, and use safe methods for purchases. Learn more: .
#HolidayShopping
#HolidayDeals
A
@CISAgov
assessment found that 70% of attached files or links containing malware weren’t blocked by networks’ protection services. 👉 Review and share the infographics at to reduce your organization’s susceptibility to phishing attempts.
Cyber hygiene is the practices of maintaining your networks health to enhance
#cybersecurity
. These practices are often part of a routine to ensure the safety of identity and other details that could be stolen or corrupted. See how we can help:
Learn about common
#phishing
techniques, how to spot an attack before it happens, and what to do when your information is compromised:
#PhishingFriday
🎣
TODAY @ 1pm ET: Join the NCCIC webinar on Russian cyber activity against critical infrastructure and learn how you can protect your organization from this threat.
📢 We’ve consolidated
@CISAgov
’s social media presence & this account will no longer be active. Follow
@CISAgov
and
@CISACyber
where we will continue to share updates.
Ransomware cases continue to rise. There have been several notable instances in the news recently. To help mitigate your risk,
@CISAgov
published a new fact sheet - Rising Ransomware Threat to OT Assets:
#Ransomware
#Cybersecurity
Wondering how you can improve your
#cybersecurity
? Organizations & individuals can protect websites by following best practices such as disabling unnecessary accounts and using multifactor authentication. Learn more here: .
📢 We’re consolidating
@CISAgov
’s social media presence! This account will no longer be active after Dec. 15. Follow
@CISAGov
&
@USCERT_gov
for the latest industrial control systems updates & vulnerability information.
TODAY @ 1pm ET: Join this NCCIC webinar on Russian cyber activity against critical infrastructure and learn how you can protect your organization from this threat.
Remember: The IRS will not call, text, email, or use social media to ask you for personal or bank account information—even related to the COVID-19 economic impact payments. Read the
@CISAgov
,
@IRS_CI
,
@SecretService
, &
@USTreasury
joint advisory:
🚨 New --> Last night
@CISAgov
issued Emergency Directive 21-03 in response to vulnerabilities with Pulse Connect Secure being exploited.
Read the Emergency Directive and take action to protect your network:
#Cybersecurity
#NetSec
📰 Some cybersecurity news -->
@POTUS
signed an executive order that bolsters our nation’s security and enhances
@CISAgov
’s ability to protect critical infrastructure. Learn more:
Don’t become a ransomware victim!
@CISAgov
’s Observe the Attack: Ransomware webinar will follow
#cyber
experts as they observe, diagnose, and mitigate an attack scenario. Register for next week’s webinar and learn how to protect your organization:
A new joint Cybersecurity Advisory from
@CISAgov
and
@FBI
details the dangerous
#malware
used to target Ukraine organizations. Learn common strategies to strengthen your resilience against this and other types of destructive malware: .
#ShieldsUp
We issued an advisory with
@FBI
to help combat the WhisperGate and HermeticWiper malware which are being used to target organizations in Ukraine. Learn more about these threats and how to mitigate your risk:
#ShieldsUp
The holiday season will be here in the blink of an eye! When shopping online,
#BeCyberSmart
. Use a secure site (look for https:// in the URL) when entering financial information and make sure to use a secured network. More tips: